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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.26, 55.55 and 22.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.26, 55.55 and 22.76 is: 31.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.26 : 55.55 = 22.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.26/55.55 = 22.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.26x = 55.55 × 22.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.26x = 1,264.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264.62/40.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.41

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